NORDIC WALKING

Thursday, May 20 and 27 | 5:30-7:00pm | Union Pacific Depot

Are you Nordic Walking or just walking with poles? This adaptable exercise meets

individual needs: beginners can use Nordic Walking to deal with mobility problems,

while more seasoned athletes can use it as a sports conditioning tool. Learn to

choose the right poles, set them at the right length and practice the Nordic walking

technique, coordination a rhythm on different terrains. Class Code: 227280 | Fee: $18

Instructors: Aynsley Anderson, Gayle Sigurdson

THE LANDSCAPING OF OLD KU -- A WALKING TOUR

Saturday, May 22 | 10 am-12 pm

Join us for a stroll along beautiful Jayhawk Boulevard, the well-trafficked,

picturesque main artery of campus. We'll learn about the landscape traditions

on campus while observing the historic trees, buildings and vistas. The route

includes opportunities to sit, and a comfort stop.

Guide: Jon Standing | Class Code: 227474 | Fee: $19

ROBINSON PARK AND 1970’s LAWRENCE - A DOWNTOWN TOUR

Sunday, May 2 | 2-3:30pm

Take a deep dive into Lawrence history from the Paleozoic to the 21st century. Start with a

sweeping view of history from your lawn chair! Dr. Bob Dinsdale, local Lawrence history

aficionado and tour leader, will connect the dots of place, people, and events by the Kansas

River, the center of many pivotal events in Lawrence, all from a single geographic spot.

Following this, take a six-block walk through downtown Lawrence to learn about the social

movements of the 1960s and 1970s that culminated in marches, riots, martial law, arson,

and killings in our city of 45,000 souls.

Guide: Dr. Bob Dinsdale | Class Code: 227475 | Fee: $19

SUMMER 2 0 2 1

Lawrence Parks and Recreation Lifelong Program Summer ∙ 2021 Lawrence Parks and Recreation Lifelong Program Summer ∙ 2021

BEGINNING UKULELE

Wednesday, June 9-30 | 6:30-7:30 pm | Senior Resource Center, 745 Vermont St.

Wednesday, August 18-September 8| 6:30-7:30 pm

Senior Resource Center, 745 Vermont St.

The beginning uke course will cover tuning, basic chords, and beginning strum

patterns. Share the fun while learning to play commonly known songs. Students

brand new to ukulele are welcome! Ukuleles and tuners are not provided. If you

are considering buying one, please contact the instructor before class and she will

guide you in buying a good starter one. Come share the joy of Aloha by learning to play the ukulele

June Class Code: 327410 | Fee: $34 | August Class Code: 427410 | Fee: $34

INTERMEDIATE UKULELE

Wednesday, July 14-August 4 | 6:30-7:30 pm | Senior Resource Center, 745 Vermont St.

Wednesday, September 22-October 13 | 6:30-7:30 pm | Senior Resource Center, 745 Vermont St.

This course is for ukulele players who already know basic chords and chord progressions. Focus is on fingerpicking, reading

tablature and advanced chord shapes such as bar and diminished chord shapes. Ukuleles and tuners are not provided.

Prerequisite: Minimum of two sessions Beginning Ukulele courses or prior consent from the teacher.

July Class Code: 327424 | Fee: $34 | September Class Code: 427424 | Fee: $34

Instructor: Linda Tilton is a performing member of the Kansas City Ukesters. She also teaches ukulele workshops at the

Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kansas.

INTRODUCTION TO SKYGAZING

Wednesday, August 11-25 | 8 - 10 pm

Baker Wetlands Discovery Center, 1365 N. 1250 Rd.

Enjoying the outdoors includes looking up! The series will begin the night of the

Perseid Meteor Shower and continue as we explore and learn general astronomy of

the night sky. Participants will look at what there is to see in the Cosmic Zoo using the

naked eye, binoculars, and telescopes. Instruction will include the use of planispheres, star

charts, and apps. Children 12 and older may attend with an adult.

Class Code: 327450 | Fee: $20.

Instructor: Rick Heschmeyer is president of the Astronomy Associates of Lawrence, a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador,

and Master Outreach Award winner from The Astronomical League. Registration fee includes planisphere, astronomy

flashlight, and education materials.

SUFFRAGISTS IN LAWRENCE - A WALKING TOUR AT OAK HILL CEMETERY

Wednesday/Thursday, August 18-19 | 6-8 pm

The Kansas Territory was viewed as an ideal battleground for women’s rights in America, including the right to vote. Following some early victories, Kansas women continued their crusade for equal voting rights until 1912 when Kansas became the eighth state to extend equal voting rights to women, eight years before the ratification of the national woman suffrage amendment. The Friends of Oak Hill Cemetery invite you to join us for a walking tour of women suffragists who are buried at Oak Hill Cemetery. Each night we will cover 11 gravesites. Guide: Jeanne Klein | Class Code: 327476 | Fee: $19 includes a donation to The Friends of Oak Hill Cemetery

The travel program will continue to meet at local outdoor destinations this summer. We hope you will join us for this chance

to learn more about our own historic community. Short trips with shared transportation will begin in the fall. Watch for

your invitation to an online travel show in June that will announce destinations for the rest of 2021.

Lawrence Parks and Recreation Lifelong Program Summer ∙ 2021

The 2021 Summer Session of fitness classes will continue to follow guidelines from the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department

for safe gatherings. Classes will remain smaller in rooms that allow for social distancing. All participants and instructors will wear

masks. As always, we recommend that you check with your personal physician before beginning any physical activity program.

Session One: June 7 –July 16 | Session Two: July 19-August 27

AEROBIC DANCE & TONE

MWF | 8:50-9:50am | Holcom Recreation Center

Exercise has never been so fun! Get moving with fun, lively music from all eras that will condition and strengthen your body. Then tone and stretch with a variety of moves and equipment that will focus on core stability, strength, balance, and flexibility. This total body package will keep you looking and feeling young. Instructor: Teresa Kelley. Class Code: 327201 | Fee: $47/session

DANCE FITNESS

TR | 9-10am | Community Building

Experience a total body, cardio workout through a variety of easy-to-follow dance routines set to old and new favorites. Class will alternate between a long non-stop cardio dance segment followed by strength/core exercises or an interval style class with cardio dances interspersed with strength training. Simple enough for beginners, yet challenging for advanced students. Instructor: Rosie Shelton Class Code: 327250 | Fee: $36/session

FITNESS FOR LIFE

MWF | 10:00-11:00am| Holcom Recreation Center Fitness for Life combines a low-impact aerobic dance workout with strength training and stretching, which incorporates strength and balance training for improved coordination and agility.

Please bring a mat for the floor workout. Instructor: Melanie Johnson. Class Code: 327256 | Fee: $47/session

LaBLAST

TR | 10-11am | Holcom Recreation Center

LaBlast is a perfect balance of dance and fitness. This 'workout in disguise' will get you moving to dances like the Jive, Salsa, Quickstep, Paso Doble, Viennese Waltz, and many more. No partner needed! During LaBlast classes, you'll dance to music from every artist, genre, and era! Instructor: Susan Pomeroy. Class Code: 327302 | Fee: $36/session

LIFELONG YOGA

TR | 9:30 and 10:40am| Holcom Recreation Center

R | 10:00am | Community Building

Stretch stiff muscles, relax and learn to correctly align your spine through slow progressive traction in this less-vigorous, class adapted for older adults. Practice correct breathing to oxygenate the body and the brain, improve blood circulation and your sense of well-being. Instructors: Mary Ann Saunders and Shannon Carlson

Class Code: 327270 | Fee: $36/session (TR) $23/session (T)

PILATES SILVER

TR | 8:30-9:30am | Holcom Recreation Center

Pilates is a modern approach to body conditioning that will keep you on the cutting edge of fitness. This method will focus on core muscles such as hips, thighs and abdominals that will strengthen and tone through stretching as the body moves. Main principles include flowing motion, breathing, flexibility, precision, centering and control. This class not only strengthens your body but your mind as well. Instructor: Pat Middaugh

Class Code: 327204| Fee: $36/session

SENIOR STRENGTH TRAINING

MWF | 8:00, 9:00 , 10:00am | Holcom Recreation Center

TR | 9:00am | East Lawrence Center

Strength training for seniors is effective in improving balance (preventing falls), strengthening major muscle groups, and increasing muscle mass and bone density. A variety of strength training equipment will be used, including free weights, resistance tubing, and bands. Instructors: Melanie Johnson and Deb Geraghty

Class Code: 327233 (Melanie) and 327234 (Deb)

Fee: $47 (MWF) $36 (TR)/session

FITNESS YOGA W | 5:30-6:30pm | Community Building Fitness Yoga promotes general health and well-being through the practice of basic Hatha yoga postures and vinyasa flow sequences. In this laid-back class, participants are encouraged to work at their own level of ability so they can develop greater strength, flexibility, balance, agility, endurance and focus. Class includes floor work, students should bring a yoga mat. Instructor: Fran Hopkins. Class Code: 327282 | Fee: $23/session

JOINTS IN MOTION TR | 5:30-6:30pm | Sports Pavilion Lawrence A class for gentle, effective exercise that does not strain joints. Working from seated and standing positions (no floor work) this class provides the benefits of exercise for those new to exercise or managing chronic conditions. Instructor: Teresa Kelley Class Code: 327290 | Fee: $36/session

TAI CHI FOR ENERGY TR | 5:30-6:15pm | Community Building Tai Chi for Energy is a more sophisticated Tai Chi for Health form, combining both Sun and Chen styles. Chen is complex, with fast and slow movements; Sun incorporates agile steps and qigong movements for healing. This class is suitable for persons with prior experience in Sun Style tai chi, particularly Tai Chi for Arthritis, who wish to deepen their Tai Chi practice. Instructor: Susan Pomeroy. Class Code: 327503 | Fee: $30/session

SLIMNASTICS

MWF | 9-10am | Community Building

Slimnastics offers an optimal mix of strength, balance, endurance and flexibility training using body-weight exercises, resistance bands and hand weights. We will focus on all muscle groups to create a strong, well-balanced, healthy body. Instructor: Rosie Shelton Class Code: 327310| Fee: $47/session

SUPER SENIOR CIRCUIT

MWF | 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 10:30 am | Sports Pavilion Lawrence

TR | 7:30, 8:30 am | Sports Pavilion Lawrence

This 50 minute "full-body" group workout designed for the active senior adult, regardless of previous experience with strength training. Every participant performs a total of ten to twelve different exercises in the circuit utilizing a combination of machines, free weights, stability balls, and resistance bands. As a result, each

participant will experience an improved level of strength and fitness as each participant perform every exercise at his or her current level of strength and fitness. While minimizing injury risk while maximizing improvement in functional strength and weight management, in addition to improved balance and agility. Instructor: Chad Harper. Class Code: 327255 | Fee: $47 (MWF) $36 (TR)/session

TAI CHI FOR ALL

TR | 11:15-12pm | Holcom Recreation Center

This program is designed to improve health and quality of life for everyone. The movements are simple and can be adapted for all. Participants may stand or sit throughout class. There are no floor exercises. The Arthritis Foundation of America, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Administration on Aging each recommend this program as meeting their standards for health programming. Instructor: Susan Pomeroy. Class Code: 327502 | Fee: $30/session

Lawrence Parks and Recreation Lifelong Program Summer ∙ 2021

PERSONAL TRAINING Sunday-Saturday | Your Schedule | All Recreation Centers Working with a personal trainer makes you accountable to your goals, and can help keep you from plateauing as your skills increase. Our experienced trainers are flexible to your schedule and will see that you make the most efficient use

of your training time. Details at: https://lawrenceks.org/lprd/lifelongrecreation/personaltraining/ or call

Gayle Sigurdson at 785-832-7909.

Lawrence Parks and Recreation Lifelong Program Summer ∙ 2021

The 2021 Summer Session of fitness classes will continue to follow guidelines from the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department

for safe gatherings. Classes will remain smaller in rooms that allow for social distancing. All participants and instructors will wear

masks. As always, we recommend that you check with your personal physician before beginning any physical activity program.

Session One: June 7 –July 16 | Session Two: July 19-August 27

AEROBIC DANCE & TONE

MWF | 8:50-9:50am | Holcom Recreation Center

Exercise has never been so fun! Get moving with fun, lively music from all eras that will condition and strengthen your body. Then tone and stretch with a variety of moves and equipment that will focus on core stability, strength, balance, and flexibility. This total body package will keep you looking and feeling young. Instructor: Teresa Kelley. Class Code: 327201 | Fee: $47/session

DANCE FITNESS

TR | 9-10am | Community Building

Experience a total body, cardio workout through a variety of easy-to-follow dance routines set to old and new favorites. Class will alternate between a long non-stop cardio dance segment followed by strength/core exercises or an interval style class with cardio dances interspersed with strength training. Simple enough for beginners, yet challenging for advanced students. Instructor: Rosie Shelton Class Code: 327250 | Fee: $36/session

FITNESS FOR LIFE

MWF | 10:00-11:00am| Holcom Recreation Center Fitness for Life combines a low-impact aerobic dance workout with strength training and stretching, which incorporates strength and balance training for improved coordination and agility.

Please bring a mat for the floor workout. Instructor: Melanie Johnson. Class Code: 327256 | Fee: $47/session

LaBLAST

TR | 10-11am | Holcom Recreation Center

LaBlast is a perfect balance of dance and fitness. This 'workout in disguise' will get you moving to dances like the Jive, Salsa, Quickstep, Paso Doble, Viennese Waltz, and many more. No partner needed! During LaBlast classes, you'll dance to music from every artist, genre, and era! Instructor: Susan Pomeroy. Class Code: 327302 | Fee: $36/session

LIFELONG YOGA

TR | 9:30 and 10:40am| Holcom Recreation Center

R | 10:00am | Community Building

Stretch stiff muscles, relax and learn to correctly align your spine through slow progressive traction in this less-vigorous, class adapted for older adults. Practice correct breathing to oxygenate the body and the brain, improve blood circulation and your sense of well-being. Instructors: Mary Ann Saunders and Shannon Carlson

Class Code: 327270 | Fee: $36/session (TR) $23/session (T)

PILATES SILVER

TR | 8:30-9:30am | Holcom Recreation Center

Pilates is a modern approach to body conditioning that will keep you on the cutting edge of fitness. This method will focus on core muscles such as hips, thighs and abdominals that will strengthen and tone through stretching as the body moves. Main principles include flowing motion, breathing, flexibility, precision, centering and control. This class not only strengthens your body but your mind as well. Instructor: Pat Middaugh

Class Code: 327204| Fee: $36/session

SENIOR STRENGTH TRAINING

MWF | 8:00, 9:00 , 10:00am | Holcom Recreation Center

TR | 9:00am | East Lawrence Center

Strength training for seniors is effective in improving balance (preventing falls), strengthening major muscle groups, and increasing muscle mass and bone density. A variety of strength training equipment will be used, including free weights, resistance tubing, and bands. Instructors: Melanie Johnson and Deb Geraghty

Class Code: 327233 (Melanie) and 327234 (Deb)

Fee: $47 (MWF) $36 (TR)/session

FITNESS YOGA W | 5:30-6:30pm | Community Building Fitness Yoga promotes general health and well-being through the practice of basic Hatha yoga postures and vinyasa flow sequences. In this laid-back class, participants are encouraged to work at their own level of ability so they can develop greater strength, flexibility, balance, agility, endurance and focus. Class includes floor work, students should bring a yoga mat. Instructor: Fran Hopkins. Class Code: 327282 | Fee: $23/session

JOINTS IN MOTION TR | 5:30-6:30pm | Sports Pavilion Lawrence A class for gentle, effective exercise that does not strain joints. Working from seated and standing positions (no floor work) this class provides the benefits of exercise for those new to exercise or managing chronic conditions. Instructor: Teresa Kelley Class Code: 327290 | Fee: $36/session

TAI CHI FOR ENERGY TR | 5:30-6:15pm | Community Building Tai Chi for Energy is a more sophisticated Tai Chi for Health form, combining both Sun and Chen styles. Chen is complex, with fast and slow movements; Sun incorporates agile steps and qigong movements for healing. This class is suitable for persons with prior experience in Sun Style tai chi, particularly Tai Chi for Arthritis, who wish to deepen their Tai Chi practice. Instructor: Susan Pomeroy. Class Code: 327503 | Fee: $30/session

SLIMNASTICS

MWF | 9-10am | Community Building

Slimnastics offers an optimal mix of strength, balance, endurance and flexibility training using body-weight exercises, resistance bands and hand weights. We will focus on all muscle groups to create a strong, well-balanced, healthy body. Instructor: Rosie Shelton Class Code: 327310| Fee: $47/session

SUPER SENIOR CIRCUIT

MWF | 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 10:30 am | Sports Pavilion Lawrence

TR | 7:30, 8:30 am | Sports Pavilion Lawrence

This 50 minute "full-body" group workout designed for the active senior adult, regardless of previous experience with strength training. Every participant performs a total of ten to twelve different exercises in the circuit utilizing a combination of machines, free weights, stability balls, and resistance bands. As a result, each

participant will experience an improved level of strength and fitness as each participant perform every exercise at his or her current level of strength and fitness. While minimizing injury risk while maximizing improvement in functional strength and weight management, in addition to improved balance and agility. Instructor: Chad Harper. Class Code: 327255 | Fee: $47 (MWF) $36 (TR)/session

TAI CHI FOR ALL

TR | 11:15-12pm | Holcom Recreation Center

This program is designed to improve health and quality of life for everyone. The movements are simple and can be adapted for all. Participants may stand or sit throughout class. There are no floor exercises. The Arthritis Foundation of America, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Administration on Aging each recommend this program as meeting their standards for health programming. Instructor: Susan Pomeroy. Class Code: 327502 | Fee: $30/session

Lawrence Parks and Recreation Lifelong Program Summer ∙ 2021

PERSONAL TRAINING Sunday-Saturday | Your Schedule | All Recreation Centers Working with a personal trainer makes you accountable to your goals, and can help keep you from plateauing as your skills increase. Our experienced trainers are flexible to your schedule and will see that you make the most efficient use

of your training time. Details at: https://lawrenceks.org/lprd/lifelongrecreation/personaltraining/ or call

Gayle Sigurdson at 785-832-7909.

NORDIC WALKING

Thursday, May 20 and 27 | 5:30-7:00pm | Union Pacific Depot

Are you Nordic Walking or just walking with poles? This adaptable exercise meets

individual needs: beginners can use Nordic Walking to deal with mobility problems,

while more seasoned athletes can use it as a sports conditioning tool. Learn to

choose the right poles, set them at the right length and practice the Nordic walking

technique, coordination a rhythm on different terrains. Class Code: 227280 | Fee: $18

Instructors: Aynsley Anderson, Gayle Sigurdson

THE LANDSCAPING OF OLD KU -- A WALKING TOUR

Saturday, May 22 | 10 am-12 pm

Join us for a stroll along beautiful Jayhawk Boulevard, the well-trafficked,

picturesque main artery of campus. We'll learn about the landscape traditions

on campus while observing the historic trees, buildings and vistas. The route

includes opportunities to sit, and a comfort stop.

Guide: Jon Standing | Class Code: 227474 | Fee: $19

ROBINSON PARK AND 1970’s LAWRENCE - A DOWNTOWN TOUR

Sunday, May 2 | 2-3:30pm

Take a deep dive into Lawrence history from the Paleozoic to the 21st century. Start with a

sweeping view of history from your lawn chair! Dr. Bob Dinsdale, local Lawrence history

aficionado and tour leader, will connect the dots of place, people, and events by the Kansas

River, the center of many pivotal events in Lawrence, all from a single geographic spot.

Following this, take a six-block walk through downtown Lawrence to learn about the social

movements of the 1960s and 1970s that culminated in marches, riots, martial law, arson,

and killings in our city of 45,000 souls.

Guide: Dr. Bob Dinsdale | Class Code: 227475 | Fee: $19

SUMMER 2 0 2 1

Lawrence Parks and Recreation Lifelong Program Summer ∙ 2021 Lawrence Parks and Recreation Lifelong Program Summer ∙ 2021

BEGINNING UKULELE

Wednesday, June 9-30 | 6:30-7:30 pm | Senior Resource Center, 745 Vermont St.

Wednesday, August 18-September 8| 6:30-7:30 pm

Senior Resource Center, 745 Vermont St.

The beginning uke course will cover tuning, basic chords, and beginning strum

patterns. Share the fun while learning to play commonly known songs. Students

brand new to ukulele are welcome! Ukuleles and tuners are not provided. If you

are considering buying one, please contact the instructor before class and she will

guide you in buying a good starter one. Come share the joy of Aloha by learning to play the ukulele

June Class Code: 327410 | Fee: $34 | August Class Code: 427410 | Fee: $34

INTERMEDIATE UKULELE

Wednesday, July 14-August 4 | 6:30-7:30 pm | Senior Resource Center, 745 Vermont St.

Wednesday, September 22-October 13 | 6:30-7:30 pm | Senior Resource Center, 745 Vermont St.

This course is for ukulele players who already know basic chords and chord progressions. Focus is on fingerpicking, reading

tablature and advanced chord shapes such as bar and diminished chord shapes. Ukuleles and tuners are not provided.

Prerequisite: Minimum of two sessions Beginning Ukulele courses or prior consent from the teacher.

July Class Code: 327424 | Fee: $34 | September Class Code: 427424 | Fee: $34

Instructor: Linda Tilton is a performing member of the Kansas City Ukesters. She also teaches ukulele workshops at the

Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kansas.

INTRODUCTION TO SKYGAZING

Wednesday, August 11-25 | 8 - 10 pm

Baker Wetlands Discovery Center, 1365 N. 1250 Rd.

Enjoying the outdoors includes looking up! The series will begin the night of the

Perseid Meteor Shower and continue as we explore and learn general astronomy of

the night sky. Participants will look at what there is to see in the Cosmic Zoo using the

naked eye, binoculars, and telescopes. Instruction will include the use of planispheres, star

charts, and apps. Children 12 and older may attend with an adult.

Class Code: 327450 | Fee: $20.

Instructor: Rick Heschmeyer is president of the Astronomy Associates of Lawrence, a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador,

and Master Outreach Award winner from The Astronomical League. Registration fee includes planisphere, astronomy

flashlight, and education materials.

SUFFRAGISTS IN LAWRENCE - A WALKING TOUR AT OAK HILL CEMETERY

Wednesday/Thursday, August 18-19 | 6-8 pm

The Kansas Territory was viewed as an ideal battleground for women’s rights in America, including the right to vote. Following some early victories, Kansas women continued their crusade for equal voting rights until 1912 when Kansas became the eighth state to extend equal voting rights to women, eight years before the ratification of the national woman suffrage amendment. The Friends of Oak Hill Cemetery invite you to join us for a walking tour of women suffragists who are buried at Oak Hill Cemetery. Each night we will cover 11 gravesites. Guide: Jeanne Klein | Class Code: 327476 | Fee: $19 includes a donation to The Friends of Oak Hill Cemetery

The travel program will continue to meet at local outdoor destinations this summer. We hope you will join us for this chance

to learn more about our own historic community. Short trips with shared transportation will begin in the fall. Watch for

your invitation to an online travel show in June that will announce destinations for the rest of 2021.